Post-Degree Programs ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH BACHELOR S DEGREES
Post-degree diploma (PDD) programs are designed for students who possess a bachelor s degree and who want to enhance and broaden their professional skills. The programs provide a specialized credential for practical application that augments employment opportunities. These post-baccalaureate programs will be valuable to domestic students wishing to upgrade their qualifications, as well as to international students who wish to come to Canada to further their studies in a concentrated format.
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Administration PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY This two-year program is targeted towards students who wish to pursue a career in business administration, and is suitable for both domestic and international students. The PDD-BA, with its emphasis on applied learning, brings real-world experience into the curriculum. Students will gain a global perspective and work comfortably with people of different cultures. They will also develop critical thinking and conflict resolution skills, as well as negotiation and project management abilities. Graduates will be able to use international management principles and practices and apply them in a global business environment. The program consists of three semesters of in-class studies plus an experiential work term. This program will be offered in the daytime, during weekdays. Advanced Option: Project Management Certificate Students have the option to add an Advanced Project Management certificate to their program. Course work for the Advanced Option takes place during the fourth semester. For admission requirements and program details, visit /project. Applicants must have a bachelor s degree from a recognized college or university. Adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission (please refer to website for acceptable English credentials). Students who do not possess the minimum English requirement will have the option to enroll in the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program in order to meet this requirement. Contact the School of Management at business@langara.bc.ca. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Post-Degree Diploma in Marketing Management PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY This two-year program is for domestic and international students who wish to supplement their undergraduate education with industry-relevant business skills that employers are looking for. Students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills that can be applied across a global business environment. The PDD-MM is a two-year program designed to lay a solid foundation of business knowledge during the first two terms, and then to build upon it with specialized marketing courses in the third term of course work. The final term is an experiential work term. Applicants must have a bachelor s degree from a recognized college or university. Adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission (please refer to website for acceptable English credentials). Students who do not possess the minimum English requirement will have the option to enroll in the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program in order to meet this requirement. Contact the School of Management at business@langara.bc.ca. MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Post-Degree Diploma in Applied Planning PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER This 12-month intensive program is designed for domestic or international students with an undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applied Planning students share a passion and motivation for contributing to better and more livable communities and a more sustainable future. Courses emphasize teambased learning and introduce students to case studies, practical projects, and a range of skills necessary for the practicing planner. Graduates of this program find work with planning organizations including local and regional government, consulting firms, and First Nations. Students can successfully complete all courses over three terms (12 months). There is an optional experiential work term that includes additional course work (please visit the website for details). Most Applied Planning courses are scheduled in the evenings to enable students to work in addition to pursuing their studies. The applicant must have a bachelor s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university. Adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission (please refer to website for acceptable English credentials). The applicant must have completed one post-secondary course in statistics. The applicant must submit a letter of intent (maximum two pages - see website for details). Contact Kathryn Nairne at knairne@langara.bc.ca. APPLIED PLANNING
Post-Degree Certificate in Journalism PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level jobs in journalism, communications, and public relations, whether in print, broadcasting, or online. The program emphasizes strong writing skills the necessary groundwork for careers in all sectors. This certificate program is designed to give students with a university degree the opportunity to take specialized training at high speed. This intensive, skills-oriented experience is designed to build on the student s academic background, providing our graduates with the tools to work as well-informed journalists or communications professionals. The first semester focuses on introductory and basic skills courses; the second semester on advanced journalism practices. A Certificate in Journalism is awarded for successful completion of the two-term certificate stream. The department provides an option for students to do internships with local media or communications departments in December and April, with faculty playing the lead roll in finding placements. A university degree in a field judged by the Journalism Department to be useful for journalism. Persons lacking a degree but with substantial academic achievement combined with a demonstrated interest or limited experience in journalism may be admitted by permission of the Journalism Department. A high level of achievement in English and/or writing in students previous academic works. Successful completion of the Journalism Program entrance test that includes sections on English language usage, current events, and news writing. A résumé. A minimum 500-word typed statement of intent indicating why you want to be a journalist and your career goals. An interview with journalism faculty may be required. Contact Frances Bula at fbula@langara.bc.ca. JOURNALISM
Post-Degree Diploma in Web and Mobile App Design and Development PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER This two-year post-baccalaureate diploma program will focus on web and mobile app design and development, from concept to deployment. The program will encompass visual aesthetics (including typography, colour theory, and graphics), client and server programming, user experience design, and project management. Students will choose to enter the designer or developer stream of the program when they apply, although they can change their focus up until the third term. Students will collaborate on several major projects, as well as creating real-world applications, developing digital portfolios, and building industry connections. At the end of the program students will possess the specialized design and development skills the industry is looking for. Intake for this two-year program is in the fall term. Students will complete four academic terms, then have the opportunity to participate in an optional experiential work term. Applicants must have a bachelor s degree from a registered college or university. Adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission (please refer to the website for full English requirements). Applicants must indicate on their application whether they would like to enter the design or the development stream of the program. Applicants must submit a letter of intent (maximum two pages) that answers the following questions: Why are you interested in the program? How can this program help you achieve your career goals? For more information contact the program advisor at webmobilepdd@langara.bc.ca. WEB AND MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
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